The Blue Lagoon
LAND OF ICE & FIRE 8 DAYS – GLACIERS AND GEYSERS
Iceland’s volcanic landscape offers a dramatic mix of ice and fire: from snow- covered glaciers and thundering waterfalls to barren lava fields and steaming geysers. As we explore the island we admire its prolific birdlife and sample delicious fresh fish and seafood from the sea. We also find time to unwind in thermal waters and explore the bustling capital, Reykjavik.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Reykjavik and drive to the blue lagoon to unwind in the thermal waters. Then on to Laugarvatn. Day 2 Glaciers and waterfalls Walk behind the falls at Seljaladsfoss. Explore Thorsmork Nature Reserve. There is the option for local walks and a sauna. Days 3/4 Gullfoss and Geysir Visit three of Iceland’s most famous highlights: Gullfoss Falls, the spouting geysers at Geysir and Thingvellir, home to Europe’s oldest parliament. Day 5 Snaefellsnes Peninsula Explore the wild west coast of Iceland. There is the option to go snowmobiling on the Snaefellsnes Glacier. Day 6 Wildlife spotting Cruise between the islands off the peninsula hoping to see puffin, cormorant and the elusive white-tailed eagle. Try some fishing and sample the freshly-caught seafood. Travel to Reykjavik. Day 7 Whale-watching Enjoy a free day in Iceland’s capital. There is the option to go whale-watching. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
Land of Ice & Fire Ref FIC
snow-mobiling Olafsvik
Arnastapi Birdlife
Breidafjördur ICELAND Optional
Fjord boat tour Islands & fishing
Stykkisholmur
GUESTHOUSE HOF
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Faxaflói
whale watching REYKJAVIK
Keflavik Airport
Blue Lagoon
ATLANTIC OCEAN km
0 100 Optional
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss
Deildartunguhver Reykholt
Thingvellir NP
Geysir
Gullfoss Falls
LAUGARVATN Hvolsvöllur
Seljalandsfoss Falls
Thorsmörk Glacial valley tour
TOUR DATES
Sun 26 May - Sun 02 Jun Sun 21 Jul - Sun 28 Jul
2013
Sun 04 Aug - Sun 11 Aug Sun 18 Aug - Sun 25 Aug
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1059
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
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For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fic
T FACTFILE £1349 adult from
*child from £787
Walk behind a waterfall and get soaked
Catch fresh sea food and eat it ‘sushi style’
Wallow in the thermal waters of the blue lagoon
Watch everyone jump the first time a geyser erupts
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights guesthouses. 7 breakfasts are included.
Swimming: There are swimming pools in Laugarvatn and Reykjavik plus floating in the Blue Lagoon.
Transport: Bus and boat.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver. Group Size: Generally 16 to 22.
TOUR DATES
Sun 03 Jun - Sun 10 Jun Sun 05 Aug - Sun 12 Aug
T 2012 Sun 26 Aug - Sun 02 Sep Ref: FIC
Seljalands Falls/Paul Goodison 20 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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